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 * __The Fourth Amendment__**

By Emily R. and Lauren T

In the early 1300s, the King of Britain was granting his officials general warrants. They could use these to search any home they wanted at any time, seize any property that they saw fit, and arrest anyone based on anything they found. The warrants lasted until the day the king or queen that issued them died.

The Fourth Amendment states that people have the right to be secure and safe in their homes, and there will not be unreasonable searches and seisures without permission of a judge or jury. It was submitted by Congress to the states on September 25, 1789. The Fourth Amendment was ratified by three-fourths of the states on December 15, 1791.
 * What does the Fourth Amendment State?**

The Fourth Amendment was written by Virginia lawyer, James Madison. He used Otis's ideas from //Paxton's Case// and from Camden's ruling in //Entick v. Carrington//. It was submitted by Congrees to the states on September 25, 1789, and ratified by three-fourths of the states (11 of 14) on December 15, 1791.
 * Who Wrote the Fourth Amendment, and when was it written?**

In 1775, the Revolutionary War started, in which the colonies seperated from the British. The colonies formed an alliance with each other under the Articles of Confederation. In 1788, the States adopted the U.S. Constitution, which made a stronger central government. The only problem was that nothing in this new Constitution spelled out the people's rights, many worried that the new government might take the liberties that the colonists had fought Great Britian to victory.
 * What was going on when the Fourth Amendment was written?**

Before a search, the police must obtain a warrant from a judge or another court employee. There are two conditions before warrant searches can be legal. One, the officer must convince the judge a good reason to issue a warrant (this is called showing probable cause). Two, the warrant must be specific.
 * What requirements are there in order for you to search a house?**

At Las Cruces High School in New Mecico, a policy reguarding school searches is being called the most extreme in the state. Some staff are worrying about their privacy and how they might have to participate. The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, Peter Simonson called the policy unconstitutional and dangerous. The school board will meet on January 15th and will discuss about student and employee searches, which include parking lot inspections and desk searches.
 * Are students protected by the Fourth Amendment at School?**